uneven
gb/ʌnˈivən/ us/ʌnˈivən/
B1
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
not level or smooth
Not flat or smooth; bumpy.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[surface/ground/road/floor] is uneven
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may use *uneven* when they mean *unclean* or *messy*; *uneven* is about a surface not being level.
Từ đồng nghĩa
bumpy (More informal and strongly suggests bumps.)
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rough (Often implies texture as well as lack of smoothness.)
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irregular (More general and slightly more formal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
even (Level and uniform.)
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smooth (Without bumps or roughness.)
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level (Flat and not sloping.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
uneven ground
|uneven surface
|uneven floor
|uneven pavement
|uneven road
|uneven terrain
|uneven path
|slightly uneven
|badly uneven
|walk on uneven ground
Chủ đề
daily_life
|nature
|construction
|travel
Ví dụ
- The sidewalk is uneven, so watch your step.
- We had to use a wedge to steady the table on the uneven floor.
- His bike skidded on the uneven road.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The ground is uneven.
- Be careful on uneven pavement.
adjective
B2
property
2
not equal in size or amount
Not equal; not the same in all parts.
Mẫu sử dụng:
uneven [amount/number/length/edges/sides]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse *uneven* with *odd* (as in an odd number). In modern English, *uneven* usually means ‘not equal’ or ‘not level,’ not ‘odd.’
Từ đồng nghĩa
unequal (Focuses on amounts or status rather than physical shape.)
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lopsided (Suggests a noticeable imbalance, often physical.)
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asymmetrical (Technical/design term for not matching on both sides.)
Từ trái nghĩa
equal (The same in size, amount, or value.)
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uniform (Evenly spread or consistent across parts.)
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symmetrical (Matching on both sides.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
uneven distribution
|uneven edges
|uneven sides
|uneven amounts
|uneven numbers
|uneven portions
|uneven spacing
|uneven growth
|uneven wear
|uneven cut
Chủ đề
daily_life
|math
|food
|design
Ví dụ
- The cake slices were uneven, so we cut a few smaller pieces.
- There was uneven wear on the tires after the long trip.
- The paint went on in an uneven layer.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The two sides are uneven.
- Please cut it into even pieces, not uneven ones.
adjective
B2
property
3
not consistent; varies a lot
Not steady; sometimes good and sometimes bad.
Mẫu sử dụng:
uneven [performance/progress/quality/results]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse *uneven* where *different* is enough. *Uneven* suggests an irregular pattern (ups and downs), not just difference.
Từ đồng nghĩa
inconsistent (Emphasizes lack of reliability across time.)
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patchy (Informal; suggests good and bad parts mixed together.)
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variable (More formal; emphasizes changeability.)
Từ trái nghĩa
consistent (Steady and reliable over time.)
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steady (Not changing much; stable.)
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uniform (The same throughout.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
uneven performance
|uneven progress
|uneven quality
|uneven results
|uneven growth
|uneven development
|uneven rhythm
|uneven pace
|uneven recovery
|uneven turnout
Chủ đề
work
|education
|health
|sports
Ví dụ
- Her work has been uneven this year—excellent in places but careless in others.
- The team’s performance was uneven, especially in the second half.
- Rainfall has been uneven across the region.
Ví dụ cho người học
- His progress is uneven.
- The results were uneven from month to month.
adjective
C1
property
4
imbalanced; giving one side advantage
Not fair because one side is much stronger or has more advantages.
Mẫu sử dụng:
an uneven [contest/fight/competition]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse *uneven* with *unfair*. An uneven situation often feels unfair, but *uneven* specifically highlights imbalance between sides.
Từ đồng nghĩa
unbalanced (General term for lack of balance or equal strength.)
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one-sided (Often used when one side dominates.)
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unfair (Focuses on justice rather than imbalance itself.)
Từ trái nghĩa
balanced (Equal strength or influence on both sides.)
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fair (Just and not biased.)
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evenly matched (Similar in ability or strength.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
uneven contest
|uneven fight
|uneven competition
|uneven battle
|uneven power balance
|uneven access
|uneven playing field
|uneven relationship
|uneven partnership
|uneven negotiations
Chủ đề
sports
|business
|society
|law
Ví dụ
- It was an uneven contest, and the champion won easily.
- Many small businesses say they’re competing on an uneven field.
- The deal reflected an uneven balance of power.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The match was uneven.
- They want a fair, not an uneven, competition.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
uneven
IPA
GB/ʌnˈivən/
US/ʌnˈivən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
un - even (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (even)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: uneven
Cách diễn đạt
uneven bars
1/ʌnˈivən bˈɑɹz/
fixed phrase
gymnastics apparatus with two bars
Two gymnastics bars at different heights.
Ví dụ
- She won silver on the uneven bars.
- The gymnast fell during her uneven bars routine.
- Uneven bars requires a lot of upper-body strength.
uneven match
1/ʌnˈivən mˈæt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
contest between unequal opponents
A match where one side is much better.
Ví dụ
- It was an uneven match, and the newcomers struggled from the start.
- Putting a beginner against a pro makes for an uneven match.
- The coach tried to avoid uneven matches in the tournament.
uneven playing field
1/ʌnˈivən plˈeɪɪŋ fˈild/
idiom
unfair situation with advantages
A situation that is not fair because some people have more advantages.
Ví dụ
- Without affordable childcare, many parents start with an uneven playing field at work.
- The new rules create an uneven playing field for smaller companies.
- They are pushing for reforms to level the playing field.